Presidental "Happy Holidays" message (AKA "Merry Christmass Message") for 2005

To all DOC employees (DOC is Department of Commerce)

President Bush sends the following Holiday Message to the
Employees of the
Federal Government:

"I send greetings to all Federal employees and your
families as you
celebrate this holiday season.

Federal service is a high calling and an expression of
responsible
citizenship. By working to improve lives, advance
prosperity, and protect
our homeland, you strengthen our country and help many
realize the promise
of America. Your spirit of professionalism and dedication
reflects the
best of our society and contributes to the success of our
great Nation.

Laura and I send our best wishes to you and your loved
ones during this
season of hope and joy. May God bless you, and may God
continue to bless
America."

Signed George W. Bush

A facsimile of the letter can be viewed at
http://www.osec.doc.gov/hm.tif

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This message is authorized by ExecSec